Jamaica Premier League
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The Jamaica Premier League (formerly the National Premier League), commonly abbreviated as JPL and officially known as the Wray and Nephew Jamaica Premier League for sponsorship reasons, is sanctioned by the Jamaican Football Federation as the top division for men's association football in Jamaica.[1] Contested between 14 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with JFF National Tier II.[2][3] Most games are played on Sunday afternoons and Monday evenings (Monday Night Football).[4]
Quick Facts Organising body, Founded ...
Organising body | JFF |
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Founded | 1973; 51 years ago (1973) |
Country | Jamaica |
Confederation | CONCACAF |
Number of teams | 14 |
Level on pyramid | 1 |
Relegation to | JFF National Tier II |
Domestic cup(s) | JFF Champions Cup |
International cup(s) | Regional CONCACAF Caribbean Cup CONCACAF Caribbean Shield Continental CONCACAF Champions Cup |
Current champions | Mount Pleasant F.A. (1st title) (2022–23) |
Most championships | Portmore United F.C. (7 titles) |
Top goalscorer | Kevin Lamey (115 goals) |
TV partners | Domestic SportsMax TV International Ceen TV Live Streaming SportsMax App Jamaica Premier League TV (YouTube) |
Sponsor(s) | Wray & Nephew |
Website | jamaicafootball.org |
Current: 2023–24 Jamaica Premier League |
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The Jamaica Premier League is ranked as the best in the Caribbean and the 10th best in CONCACAF as of February 5, 2024.[5]